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Alexa needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in New York
Alexa drives for a living in New York, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
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I make my living with my pickup. 10 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,650. Without the vehicle I earn nothing.
I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask.
I support my wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,650 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $950
• Labor charges: $380
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $240
• Towing and inspection: $80
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Alexa
Wanted to say thank you properly. 65% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($919 in total) the plan for transmission replacement is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Alexa
Transmission replacement (parts) is $950 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.
rooting for you, Alexa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!
Hope it all works out, Alexa. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours.
Best of luck, Alexa. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of New York.
Take care, Alexa. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care
sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Los Angeles.
rooting for you, Alexa. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Tlaquepaque.
sending strength, Alexa. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Greetings from Los Angeles
Sending good thoughts, Alexa. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Wishing you peace, Alexa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. After 7 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of New York
Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in San Francisco donated after I showed her your page.